Posted by Debbie on February 27, 1999 at 18:09:51:
In Reply to: Re: Who chooses the menu? You or your client? posted by Michael Scherzberg on February 01, 1999 at 02:04:02:
: : A personal chef wrote to me asking me if I choose the clients menu. My reaction was "What?" I guess that some personal chefs do that. Wow! Having to make those decisions would put alot of pressure on me. After all, if you go into a restaurant, you don't let the chef pick what you are going to eat, do you?
: : So, call me curious: : : Sharon : I just started a job as a personal chef and I'm in charge of the menu. My client makes suggestions sometimes, however the pressure is very intense. It's hard to guess what they want for dinner. If anyone has any sample menus or ideas that you're willing to share please e-mail me. : Thank you : Michael Scherzberg
I choose the menu for my clients. I have them fill out a very detailed food questionnaire at the beginning of their service. I then create each menu using their choices. Of course, each menu is presented for preapproval by e-mail. I rarely have clients want changes unless they forgot to mention a dislike of some item. This gives me the freedom to take advantage of seasonal sales on produce or seafood, rather than have someone request an out of season and expensive or lower quality off season item.
: : TIA,
: mscherzberg@yahoo.com